Trichomonoza
Objawy

Trichomonoza, wywoływana przez pierwotniaka Trichomonas vaginalis, jest powszechną infekcją przenoszoną drogą płciową, charakteryzującą się w około 70-85% przypadków bezobjawowym przebiegiem, co znacząco utrudnia kontrolę epidemiologiczną. Okres inkubacji wynosi zwykle 5-28 dni. U kobiet dominują objawy takie jak obfita, pienista, żółto-zielona lub szara wydzielina z pochwy o nieprzyjemnym zapachu, świąd, pieczenie, dyzuria, dyspareunia oraz rzadziej ból podbrzusza i krwawienia po stosunku. U mężczyzn objawy są zazwyczaj łagodne i krótkotrwałe, obejmując skąpą wydzielinę z cewki moczowej, świąd, pieczenie i dyskomfort podczas mikcji czy ejakulacji. Charakterystycznym, choć rzadkim (około 2%) objawem u kobiet jest „truskawkowa szyjka macicy”. Nieleczona infekcja może utrzymywać się miesiącami lub latami, zwiększając ryzyko powikłań, takich jak zapalenie narządów miednicy mniejszej, prostatitis, epididymitis, niepłodność oraz podwyższone ryzyko zakażenia i transmisji HIV. U kobiet ciężarnych trichomonoza wiąże się z ryzykiem przedwczesnego pęknięcia błon płodowych, porodu przedwczesnego i niskiej masy urodzeniowej noworodka.

Objawy Trichomonozy

Trichomonoza (trichomoniasis) to powszechna infekcja przenoszona drogą płciową wywoływana przez pasożytniczy pierwotnik Trichomonas vaginalis. Charakterystyczną cechą tej choroby jest to, że większość osób zakażonych (około 70-85%) nie wykazuje żadnych objawów lub doświadcza jedynie minimalnych dolegliwości, mimo że nadal mogą przenosić infekcję na partnerów seksualnych12. Nieleczona infekcja może utrzymywać się przez miesiące, a nawet lata34.

Okres inkubacji

Okres inkubacji trichomonozy, czyli czas od momentu zakażenia do pojawienia się objawów, wynosi zazwyczaj od 5 do 28 dni56. Niektóre osoby mogą jednak rozwinąć objawy znacznie później lub wcale ich nie doświadczyć7. Co istotne, objawy mogą pojawiać się i ustępować, co nie oznacza jednak, że infekcja samoistnie się wyleczyła8.

Objawy u kobiet

Kobiety częściej niż mężczyźni doświadczają objawów trichomonozy. Typowe objawy u kobiet obejmują:

  • Nieprawidłowa wydzielina z pochwy – może być obfita, pienista, o żółto-zielonym lub szarym zabarwieniu i nieprzyjemnym, często określanym jako „rybi”, zapachu910
  • Świąd, pieczenie i zaczerwienienie okolic pochwy i sromu11
  • Dyskomfort podczas oddawania moczu (dyzuria)12
  • Ból podczas stosunku płciowego (dyspareunia)13
  • Ból w dolnej części brzucha (rzadziej)14
  • Świąd wewnętrznej powierzchni ud15
  • Krwawienie po stosunku seksualnym16

W niektórych przypadkach u kobiet może wystąpić charakterystyczny objaw nazywany „truskawkową szyjką macicy” (strawberry cervix), który jest widoczny podczas badania ginekologicznego i charakteryzuje się obecnością drobnych czerwonych punktów na nabłonku szyjki macicy1718. Ten objaw występuje jednak tylko u około 2% zakażonych kobiet19.

Objawy u mężczyzn

Mężczyźni rzadko doświadczają objawów trichomonozy, a jeśli już się one pojawią, zazwyczaj są łagodne i utrzymują się krócej niż u kobiet20. Infekcja u mężczyzn trwa zazwyczaj krócej niż 10 dni, a niekiedy ustępuje samoistnie21. Typowe objawy, jeśli wystąpią, obejmują:

  • Wydzielina z cewki moczowej – zazwyczaj skąpa, może być wodnista, biała lub pienista22
  • Świąd lub podrażnienie wewnątrz cewki moczowej i penisa23
  • Pieczenie podczas oddawania moczu24
  • Ból lub dyskomfort podczas ejakulacji25
  • Częstsze niż zwykle oddawanie moczu26
  • Zaczerwienienie i obrzęk żołędzi penisa lub napletka (rzadziej)27

Objawy w innych lokalizacjach

Choć trichomonoza najczęściej występuje w okolicach narządów płciowych, w rzadkich przypadkach może powodować infekcje w innych obszarach, takich jak jama ustna i gardło28. Objawy mogą wtedy obejmować podrażnienie, pieczenie i ból w tych okolicach.

Przebieg choroby

Bezobjawowe nosicielstwo

Bezobjawowe nosicielstwo jest niezwykle powszechne w przypadku trichomonozy. Szacuje się, że około 70-85% wszystkich zakażonych osób nie doświadcza żadnych objawów, ale nadal może przenosić infekcję na partnerów seksualnych2930. Jest to jeden z głównych czynników przyczyniających się do rozprzestrzeniania się tej choroby. Bezobjawowe nosicielstwo występuje częściej u mężczyzn niż u kobiet31.

Naturalny przebieg infekcji

Bez leczenia trichomonoza może utrzymywać się przez dłuższy czas. U kobiet infekcja może trwać miesiące, a nawet lata32. U mężczyzn infekcja zazwyczaj utrzymuje się krócej, często ustępując samoistnie w ciągu kilku tygodni do kilku miesięcy3334. Jednak nawet jeśli objawy ustąpią, osoba nadal może być zakażona i zdolna do przenoszenia infekcji na partnerów seksualnych35.

Objawy trichomonozy mogą pojawiać się i ustępować w czasie trwania infekcji, co może błędnie sugerować, że choroba ustąpiła36. Natężenie objawów może się również zmieniać – od łagodnych podrażnień do ciężkiego stanu zapalnego37.

Nawroty i reinfekcje

Nawroty trichomonozy są stosunkowo częste, szczególnie jeśli partnerzy seksualni nie zostali jednocześnie poddani leczeniu38. Około 1 na 5 osób (20%) zostaje ponownie zakażonych w ciągu trzech miesięcy od zakończenia leczenia39. Nawroty mogą być spowodowane:

  • Niepowodzeniem leczenia (oporność T. vaginalis na leki przeciwpasożytnicze)40
  • Nieprzestrzeganiem zaleceń dotyczących leczenia41
  • Ponownym zakażeniem od nieleczonego partnera seksualnego42

Oporność Trichomonas vaginalis na metronidazol, główny lek stosowany w leczeniu trichomonozy, występuje w około 4-10% przypadków43, co może przyczyniać się do nawrotów choroby.

Powikłania

Nieleczona trichomonoza może prowadzić do poważnych powikłań zdrowotnych44:

  • Zwiększone ryzyko zakażenia i przenoszenia HIV – trichomonoza może powodować stan zapalny narządów płciowych, co ułatwia zarówno zakażenie wirusem HIV, jak i jego przenoszenie na partnerów seksualnych4546
  • Powikłania w ciąży – u kobiet ciężarnych trichomonoza zwiększa ryzyko przedwczesnego pęknięcia błon płodowych, przedwczesnego porodu oraz niskiej masy urodzeniowej noworodka4748
  • Zapalenie narządów miednicy mniejszej (PID) u kobiet zakażonych HIV49
  • Zapalenie gruczołu krokowego (prostatitis) u mężczyzn50
  • Zapalenie najądrzy (epididymitis) u mężczyzn51
  • Zwiększone ryzyko niepłodności zarówno u kobiet, jak i u mężczyzn52
  • Zmiany w tkance szyjki macicy, które mogą być widoczne podczas rutynowego badania cytologicznego53
  • Zwiększone ryzyko raka szyjki macicy i raka prostaty54

Wpływ na jakość życia

Trichomonoza może mieć znaczący wpływ na jakość życia osób zakażonych, nawet jeśli nie rozwinie się w poważne powikłania. Objawy takie jak świąd, pieczenie, ból podczas oddawania moczu czy stosunku płciowego mogą powodować dyskomfort i cierpienie55. Trichomonoza może również wpływać negatywnie na życie seksualne, powodując ból i dyskomfort podczas stosunków płciowych56.

Diagnostyka i leczenie

Metody diagnostyczne

Diagnoza trichomonozy może być trudna ze względu na podobieństwo objawów do innych infekcji przenoszonych drogą płciową57. Podstawowe metody diagnostyczne obejmują:

Skuteczność leczenia

Trichomonoza jest zazwyczaj skutecznie leczona antybiotykami z grupy nitroimidazoli, w szczególności metronidazolem62. Skuteczność leczenia metronidazolem wynosi około 90-95%63, a jest jeszcze wyższa, gdy leczeni są również partnerzy seksualni64.

Po skutecznym leczeniu objawy zazwyczaj ustępują w ciągu tygodnia65. Ważne jest jednak, aby pacjenci i ich partnerzy seksualni przyjmowali leki zgodnie z zaleceniami i powstrzymali się od aktywności seksualnej przez około tydzień po zakończeniu terapii, aby zapobiec ponownej infekcji66.

Ze względu na wysokie ryzyko nawrotu infekcji, kobiety leczone z powodu trichomonozy powinny być ponownie przebadane po około 3 miesiącach od zakończenia leczenia, niezależnie od tego, czy uważają, że ich partnerzy zostali wyleczeni67.

Grupy wysokiego ryzyka

Kobiety w ciąży

Kobiety w ciąży zakażone Trichomonas vaginalis są narażone na zwiększone ryzyko niepożądanych wyników ciąży, w tym:

  • Przedwczesne pęknięcie błon płodowych68
  • Przedwczesny poród69
  • Niska masa urodzeniowa noworodka70

Leczenie trichomonozy podczas ciąży może złagodzić objawy i zapobiec infekcji u noworodka, ale nie zawsze zmniejsza ryzyko przedwczesnego porodu71.

Osoby zakażone HIV

Trichomonoza występuje częściej u osób zakażonych HIV. Nawet do 53% kobiet z HIV ma jednocześnie infekcję T. vaginalis72. U tych kobiet trichomonoza jest w znacznym stopniu związana z zapaleniem narządów miednicy mniejszej73.

Zakażenie T. vaginalis zwiększa również ryzyko przeniesienia wirusa HIV na partnerów seksualnych, ponieważ może powodować zwiększone uwalnianie wirusa HIV (shedding)74.

Osoby z wieloma partnerami seksualnymi

Osoby aktywne seksualnie z wieloma partnerami są bardziej narażone na zakażenie trichomonozą i wymagają regularnych badań przesiewowych, nawet jeśli nie wykazują objawów75.

Przebieg trichomonozy – kluczowe informacje

Trichomonoza charakteryzuje się zróżnicowanym przebiegiem klinicznym – od całkowitego braku objawów po nasilone dolegliwości zapalne. Większość zakażonych osób (70-85%) pozostaje bezobjawowa, co znacząco przyczynia się do rozprzestrzeniania infekcji7677. Objawy, jeśli występują, pojawiają się zazwyczaj w ciągu 5-28 dni od zakażenia i mogą obejmować nieprawidłową wydzielinę z pochwy lub cewki moczowej, świąd, pieczenie, dyskomfort podczas oddawania moczu i stosunków płciowych7879.

Nieleczona infekcja może utrzymywać się przez miesiące lub lata i zwiększać ryzyko poważnych powikłań, w tym zakażenia HIV, powikłań w ciąży i problemów z płodnością8081. Leczenie antybiotykami z grupy nitroimidazoli jest zazwyczaj skuteczne, choć nawroty występują stosunkowo często (około 20% przypadków), zwłaszcza gdy partnerzy seksualni nie są jednocześnie leczeni8283.

Ze względu na często bezobjawowy przebieg regularne badania przesiewowe są kluczowe dla wcześniejszego wykrycia i leczenia trichomonozy, szczególnie u osób z grupy podwyższonego ryzyka84.

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    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The majority of persons who have trichomoniasis (70%85%) either have minimal or no genital symptoms, and untreated infections might last from months to years. […] Men with trichomoniasis sometimes have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and women with trichomoniasis sometimes have vaginal discharge, which can be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation, and might have a strawberry-appearing cervix, which is observed more often on colposcopy than on physical examination. […] Because of the high rate of reinfection among women treated for trichomoniasis, retesting for T. vaginalis is recommended for all sexually active women approximately 3 months after initial treatment regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated. […] A recurrent infection can result from treatment failure (antimicrobial-resistant T. vaginalis or host-related problems), lack of adherence, or reinfection from an untreated sex partner.
  • #2 Open Search
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/trichomoniasis/what-are-symptoms-trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis symptoms can be hard to notice and may come and go, so most people dont know they have it. If you do notice signs of trich, get tested right away. […] Often trichomoniasis has no symptoms. About 7 out of 10 people with trich have no signs of the infection at all. When the infection is in a penis, its very unlikely to cause symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms of trich are so mild that you dont even notice them, or you think its a different infection (like a yeast infection or a UTI). So the only way to find out for sure if you have it is to get tested. […] If you do get symptoms of trichomoniasis, they usually show up from 3 days to a month after you get the infection. […] Trichomoniasis can cause symptoms in people of any gender. But trich is most likely to cause vaginitis. Symptoms of vaginitis caused by trich include: Green, yellow, gray, frothy, and/or bad-smelling vaginal discharge, Blood in your vaginal discharge, Itching and irritation in and around your vagina, Swelling around your genitals, Pain during sex.
  • #3 Trichomoniasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378609
    Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. […] Most people with trichomoniasis have no signs or symptoms. However, symptoms may develop over time. When signs and symptoms develop, they are different for men and women. […] In women, trichomoniasis signs and symptoms include: A large amount of a thin, often foul-smelling discharge from the vagina which might be clear, white, gray, yellow or green, Genital redness, burning and itching, Pain with urination or sex, Discomfort over the lower stomach area. […] In men, trichomoniasis rarely causes symptoms. When men do have signs and symptoms, however, they might include: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning with urination or after ejaculation, Discharge from the penis. […] Untreated, trichomoniasis infection can last for months to years.
  • #4 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #5 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    One reason trich spreads so easily is that a large number of infected people up to 70% never have symptoms. […] When symptoms occur, they tend to appear within five to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms are more common in women. […] Men rarely show signs of infection. In those who do, the most common are: Froth-like discharge from your penis. Burning after ejaculation or painful urination. Irritation or itching inside your penis. […] Women tend to have more noticeable symptoms than men. Some of them are: Thin (or sometimes foamy) white, yellow or greenish vaginal discharge that has a bad odor. Irritation, soreness or redness around the opening of your vagina. Pain or discomfort during intercourse or when peeing. […] Trichomoniasis is a very common STI that goes away with proper treatment. Its important that you and your sexual partners take antibiotic medication as prescribed and abstain from sex until the infection clears up (about one week). Trich rarely causes long-term problems, although an untreated infection makes you more susceptible to getting (or spreading) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • #6 Open Search
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/trichomoniasis/what-are-symptoms-trichomoniasis
    Other symptoms of trich include pain and burning when you pee, the urge to pee a lot, discharge from your urethra, and itching and irritation inside your penis. […] The signs of trich can be barely noticeable, or really painful and irritating. Its common for the symptoms to come and go, but that doesnt mean the infection went away. The only way to get rid of trichomoniasis is to get treated with medicine. […] Trichomoniasis symptoms in women if they show up at all usually take anywhere from 3 to 28 days to show up after youve gotten it. […] Men rarely have trichomoniasis symptoms. If you have a penis, trichomoniasis symptoms may include: Discharge from your penis, The urge to pee more than usual, Pain or burning when you pee. […] If you have symptoms, they tend to show up anywhere from 3 to 28 days after youve gotten it.
  • #7 Trichomoniasis
    https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/trichomoniasis.html
    About 70 percent of infected people do not have any signs or symptoms. When trichomoniasis does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people with symptoms get them within 5 days to 28 days after being infected, but others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Symptoms usually appear within 5 days to 28 days of exposure in women. […] Men with trichomoniasis may feel itching or irritation inside the penis, burning after urination or ejaculation, or some discharge from the penis. […] Women with trichomoniasis may notice itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, discomfort with urination, or a thin discharge with an unusual smell that can be clear, white, yellowish or greenish. […] Having trichomoniasis can make it feel unpleasant to have sex. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #8 Open Search
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    Other symptoms of trich include pain and burning when you pee, the urge to pee a lot, discharge from your urethra, and itching and irritation inside your penis. […] The signs of trich can be barely noticeable, or really painful and irritating. Its common for the symptoms to come and go, but that doesnt mean the infection went away. The only way to get rid of trichomoniasis is to get treated with medicine. […] Trichomoniasis symptoms in women if they show up at all usually take anywhere from 3 to 28 days to show up after youve gotten it. […] Men rarely have trichomoniasis symptoms. If you have a penis, trichomoniasis symptoms may include: Discharge from your penis, The urge to pee more than usual, Pain or burning when you pee. […] If you have symptoms, they tend to show up anywhere from 3 to 28 days after youve gotten it.
  • #9 Trichomoniasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378609
    Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. […] Most people with trichomoniasis have no signs or symptoms. However, symptoms may develop over time. When signs and symptoms develop, they are different for men and women. […] In women, trichomoniasis signs and symptoms include: A large amount of a thin, often foul-smelling discharge from the vagina which might be clear, white, gray, yellow or green, Genital redness, burning and itching, Pain with urination or sex, Discomfort over the lower stomach area. […] In men, trichomoniasis rarely causes symptoms. When men do have signs and symptoms, however, they might include: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning with urination or after ejaculation, Discharge from the penis. […] Untreated, trichomoniasis infection can last for months to years.
  • #10 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    One reason trich spreads so easily is that a large number of infected people up to 70% never have symptoms. […] When symptoms occur, they tend to appear within five to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms are more common in women. […] Men rarely show signs of infection. In those who do, the most common are: Froth-like discharge from your penis. Burning after ejaculation or painful urination. Irritation or itching inside your penis. […] Women tend to have more noticeable symptoms than men. Some of them are: Thin (or sometimes foamy) white, yellow or greenish vaginal discharge that has a bad odor. Irritation, soreness or redness around the opening of your vagina. Pain or discomfort during intercourse or when peeing. […] Trichomoniasis is a very common STI that goes away with proper treatment. Its important that you and your sexual partners take antibiotic medication as prescribed and abstain from sex until the infection clears up (about one week). Trich rarely causes long-term problems, although an untreated infection makes you more susceptible to getting (or spreading) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • #11
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichomoniasis/
    Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually develop within a month of infection. […] But up to half of all people will not develop any symptoms (though they can still pass the infection on to others). […] The symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to those of many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. […] Trichomoniasis in women can cause: abnormal vaginal discharge that may be thick, thin or frothy and yellow-green in colour, producing more discharge than normal, which may also have an unpleasant fishy smell, soreness, swelling and itching around the vagina sometimes the inner thighs also become itchy, pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex. […] Trichomoniasis in men can cause: pain when peeing or during ejaculation, needing to pee more frequently than usual, thin, white discharge from the penis, soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin.
  • #12 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #13 Trichomoniasis Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination, Complications
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/230617-clinical
    Trichomoniasis symptoms in women range from none to severe pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Women with trichomoniasis frequently report an abnormal vaginal discharge, which may be purulent, frothy, or bloody. […] Although frothy vaginal discharge is thought to be the classic presentation of trichomoniasis, women with trichomoniasis also commonly report the following: abnormal vaginal odor (often described as musty), vulvovaginal itching, burning, or soreness, dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), often the major complaint, dysuria (pain during urination), postcoital bleeding, lower abdominal pain. […] In addition to its associated signs and symptoms, trichomoniasis may lead to cervicitis. This is characterized by 2 major signs, as follows: purulent discharge in the endocervical canal, easily induced endocervical bleeding.
  • #14 Trichomoniasis symptoms and treatment | Be in the KNOW
    https://www.beintheknow.org/hiv-and-stis/stis/trichomoniasis-symptoms-and-treatment
    In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. It can also lead to genital itching and painful urination. Most men who have trichomoniasis have no symptoms. […] Many people with trichomoniasis dont have any symptoms. They can still pass the infection on to others. If you do get symptoms, they normally appear within a month of infection. […] Trich symptoms in women include: yellow-green vaginal discharge which may have an unpleasant fishy smell, soreness, swelling and itching in and around the vagina, and sometimes the inner thighs, pain when urinating (peeing) or having sex, pain in the lower stomach. […] Trich symptoms in men include: thin, white discharge from the tip of the penis, pain or a burning sensation when urinating (peeing), needing to urinate (pee) more often than usual, soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis and foreskin. […] Trichomoniasis is unlikely to go away without treatment. It is easily treated with antibiotics. This can either be taken in one day as a single dose or twice a day over the course of 5 to 7 days. […] Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #15 Trichomoniasis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001331.htm
    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. […] The infection usually does not cause symptoms in men and goes away on its own in a few weeks. […] Women may have these symptoms: Discomfort with intercourse, Itching of the inner thighs, Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy), Vaginal or vulvar itching, or swelling of the labia, Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell). […] Men who have symptoms may have: Burning after urination or ejaculation, Itching of the urethra, Slight discharge from the urethra. […] Occasionally, some men with trichomoniasis may develop: Swelling and irritation in the prostate gland (prostatitis). […] Long-term infection may cause changes in the tissue on the cervix. […] Treating trichomoniasis helps prevent it from spreading to sexual partners. […] This condition has been linked to premature delivery in pregnant women.
  • #16 Trichomoniasis: Signs, Symptoms and Complications
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/trichomoniasis-signs-and-symptoms-49531
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms, yet women who are infected are more likely to develop symptoms than men who are infected. The most common symptoms are itching, discharge, and an unpleasant odor. […] Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a parasite that can produce obvious and uncomfortable symptoms. However, if you have trichomoniasis, you might not experience any symptoms at all. If symptoms do occur, they usually appear within five to 28 days of exposure, or even later. Symptoms can come and go. The symptoms are different for women than they are for men. […] In women, the infection involves the vagina and surrounding areas and can affect the cervix as well. Symptoms may persist unless treated. The most common symptoms in women are: Itching and swelling in and around the vagina, Frothy, foul-smelling discharge, Spotting, Urge to urinate more frequently, Pain or burning when urinating.
  • #17 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The majority of persons who have trichomoniasis (70%85%) either have minimal or no genital symptoms, and untreated infections might last from months to years. […] Men with trichomoniasis sometimes have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and women with trichomoniasis sometimes have vaginal discharge, which can be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation, and might have a strawberry-appearing cervix, which is observed more often on colposcopy than on physical examination. […] Because of the high rate of reinfection among women treated for trichomoniasis, retesting for T. vaginalis is recommended for all sexually active women approximately 3 months after initial treatment regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated. […] A recurrent infection can result from treatment failure (antimicrobial-resistant T. vaginalis or host-related problems), lack of adherence, or reinfection from an untreated sex partner.
  • #18 Trichomoniasis
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis). […] The incubation period of trichomoniasis is estimated to be between 4 and 28 days. T. vaginalis usually infects the vagina, urethra, and paraurethral glands (mucus-producing glands on the distal female urethra). Infections of the cervix, bladder, prostate, and Bartholin glands (compound alveolar gland on each side of the vagina) are less frequent. […] A purulent, thin, malodorous vaginal discharge is common. A yellowish-green frothy foul-smelling discharge occurs in 10-30%. Vulvovaginal itch, vulvovaginal burning, painful sex, bleeding with sex, (cystitis) painful frequent urination, urethral discharge, and lower abdominal pain may also occur. Signs may include vulval erythema, vaginal discharge, elevated vaginal pH ( 4.5), or punctate bleeding of the cervix (’strawberry cervix’ or colpitis macularis) or vagina.
  • #19 Trichomoniasis
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis facilitates the acquisition and transmission of human immune deficiency virus (HIV). It is associated with an increased risk of post-hysterectomy infection, tubal infertility, and cervical cancer. In pregnancy, it is associated with low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, and preterm delivery. […] A strawberry cervix, which is seen in 2% of women with trichomoniasis, strongly indicates this diagnosis whereas the other clinical features are not specific to T. vaginalis infection. The vaginal pH is usually 4.5. […] Nitroimidazoles have a 90% cure rate, intravaginal preparations result in a 50% cure rate, and there is spontaneous resolution in 20-25% of cases of trichomoniasis.
  • #20 Trichomoniasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/230617-overview
    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the motile parasitic protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. It is one of the most common STIs, both in the United States and worldwide. […] Women with trichomoniasis may be asymptomatic or may experience various symptoms, including vaginal discharge and vulvar irritation. Men with trichomoniasis may experience nongonococcal urethritis but are frequently asymptomatic. […] Symptoms of trichomoniasis typically occur after an incubation period of 4-28 days. Infection generally persists for fewer than 10 days in males. The persistence of asymptomatic infection in women is unknown. Older women have been shown to have significantly higher rates of infection than younger women, which suggests that asymptomatic infection may persist for long durations in women.
  • #21 Trichomoniasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/230617-overview
    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the motile parasitic protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. It is one of the most common STIs, both in the United States and worldwide. […] Women with trichomoniasis may be asymptomatic or may experience various symptoms, including vaginal discharge and vulvar irritation. Men with trichomoniasis may experience nongonococcal urethritis but are frequently asymptomatic. […] Symptoms of trichomoniasis typically occur after an incubation period of 4-28 days. Infection generally persists for fewer than 10 days in males. The persistence of asymptomatic infection in women is unknown. Older women have been shown to have significantly higher rates of infection than younger women, which suggests that asymptomatic infection may persist for long durations in women.
  • #22 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    One reason trich spreads so easily is that a large number of infected people up to 70% never have symptoms. […] When symptoms occur, they tend to appear within five to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms are more common in women. […] Men rarely show signs of infection. In those who do, the most common are: Froth-like discharge from your penis. Burning after ejaculation or painful urination. Irritation or itching inside your penis. […] Women tend to have more noticeable symptoms than men. Some of them are: Thin (or sometimes foamy) white, yellow or greenish vaginal discharge that has a bad odor. Irritation, soreness or redness around the opening of your vagina. Pain or discomfort during intercourse or when peeing. […] Trichomoniasis is a very common STI that goes away with proper treatment. Its important that you and your sexual partners take antibiotic medication as prescribed and abstain from sex until the infection clears up (about one week). Trich rarely causes long-term problems, although an untreated infection makes you more susceptible to getting (or spreading) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • #23 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #24
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichomoniasis/
    Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually develop within a month of infection. […] But up to half of all people will not develop any symptoms (though they can still pass the infection on to others). […] The symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to those of many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. […] Trichomoniasis in women can cause: abnormal vaginal discharge that may be thick, thin or frothy and yellow-green in colour, producing more discharge than normal, which may also have an unpleasant fishy smell, soreness, swelling and itching around the vagina sometimes the inner thighs also become itchy, pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex. […] Trichomoniasis in men can cause: pain when peeing or during ejaculation, needing to pee more frequently than usual, thin, white discharge from the penis, soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin.
  • #25 Trichomonas Infection: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/trichomoniasis
    Trich often has no symptoms. The CDC reports that only 30 percent of people who have acquired trich report any symptoms at all. In one study, 85 percent of affected women didn’t have any symptoms. […] When symptoms do occur, they often begin 5 to 28 days after a person gets the condition. For some people, it can take much longer. […] The most common symptoms among people with vaginas are: vaginal discharge, which can be white, gray, yellow, or green, and usually frothy with an unpleasant smell; vaginal spotting or bleeding; genital burning or itching; genital redness or swelling; frequent urge to urinate; pain during urination or sexual intercourse. […] The most common symptoms in people with penises are: discharge from the urethra; burning during urination or after ejaculation; an urge to urinate frequently.
  • #26 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/sexual-health/sexually-transmitted-infections-leaflet/trichomoniasis
    It may be sore when you pass urine. […] You may pass urine frequently (due to irritation inside the penis). […] No symptoms occur in most infected men. However, you can still pass on the infection even if you have no symptoms. […] Trichomoniasis is usually passed on by having sexual contact (vaginal, oral or anal sex) with an infected person. As no symptoms may occur in both men and women who are infected, you can pass on the infection without realising it. […] If you have untreated trichomoniasis during pregnancy, you have an increased risk of having an early labour and a baby with a low birth weight. […] It may go on to cause pelvic inflammatory disease, and you are more likely to develop another infection called bacterial vaginosis. […] Trichomoniasis can, rarely, cause an unpleasant infection of the prostate gland (called prostatitis). […] If you have untreated trichomoniasis, you have an increased risk of developing HIV infection if you have sex (intercourse) with someone who is infected with HIV. […] In both men and women, trichomoniasis can result in reduced fertility.
  • #27
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichomoniasis/
    Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually develop within a month of infection. […] But up to half of all people will not develop any symptoms (though they can still pass the infection on to others). […] The symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to those of many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. […] Trichomoniasis in women can cause: abnormal vaginal discharge that may be thick, thin or frothy and yellow-green in colour, producing more discharge than normal, which may also have an unpleasant fishy smell, soreness, swelling and itching around the vagina sometimes the inner thighs also become itchy, pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex. […] Trichomoniasis in men can cause: pain when peeing or during ejaculation, needing to pee more frequently than usual, thin, white discharge from the penis, soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin.
  • #28 Trichomoniasis: Signs, Symptoms and Complications
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/trichomoniasis-signs-and-symptoms-49531
    Most men will have few or no symptoms after being infected. Typically, when men experience symptoms they are mild and last for a short time. The most common area of infection for men is the urethra, the tube inside the penis that carries urine and semen from inside to outside the body. The most common symptoms in men are: Discharge from the penis, Urge to urinate more frequently, Pain or burning when urinating. […] Whether you are a man or a woman, if your sexual partner has symptoms of trichomoniasis, there is a strong chance that you also have the infection, even if you do not have any symptoms yourself. […] In general, the parasite that causes trichomoniasis, Trichomonas vaginalis or T. vaginalis, is known to survive in and around the vagina and urethra in women and in the urethra in men. It is not typically associated with infections of the mouth or anus. However, there have been rare case reports of trichomoniasis causing infections of the mouth and throat. The symptoms can include irritation, burning, and pain in these affected areas.
  • #29 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The majority of persons who have trichomoniasis (70%85%) either have minimal or no genital symptoms, and untreated infections might last from months to years. […] Men with trichomoniasis sometimes have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and women with trichomoniasis sometimes have vaginal discharge, which can be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation, and might have a strawberry-appearing cervix, which is observed more often on colposcopy than on physical examination. […] Because of the high rate of reinfection among women treated for trichomoniasis, retesting for T. vaginalis is recommended for all sexually active women approximately 3 months after initial treatment regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated. […] A recurrent infection can result from treatment failure (antimicrobial-resistant T. vaginalis or host-related problems), lack of adherence, or reinfection from an untreated sex partner.
  • #30 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #31
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis infection in women may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Vaginal discharge is the main symptom that women may present, and can be accompanied by itch, pain when urinating and pain during intercourse. […] Symptomatic women can have vaginal discharge, which may appear purulent. Other symptoms include a red and sore vagina. The person with the infection can also feel pain during intercourse and urination. In women, when T. vaginalis is present, discharge can be observed in the vagina during a speculum examination by a health provider. […] Men are often asymptomatic, but some experience urethral discharge/urethritis, or penile irritation.
  • #32 Trichomoniasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378609
    Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. […] Most people with trichomoniasis have no signs or symptoms. However, symptoms may develop over time. When signs and symptoms develop, they are different for men and women. […] In women, trichomoniasis signs and symptoms include: A large amount of a thin, often foul-smelling discharge from the vagina which might be clear, white, gray, yellow or green, Genital redness, burning and itching, Pain with urination or sex, Discomfort over the lower stomach area. […] In men, trichomoniasis rarely causes symptoms. When men do have signs and symptoms, however, they might include: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning with urination or after ejaculation, Discharge from the penis. […] Untreated, trichomoniasis infection can last for months to years.
  • #33 Trichomoniasis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001331.htm
    Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. […] The infection usually does not cause symptoms in men and goes away on its own in a few weeks. […] Women may have these symptoms: Discomfort with intercourse, Itching of the inner thighs, Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy), Vaginal or vulvar itching, or swelling of the labia, Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell). […] Men who have symptoms may have: Burning after urination or ejaculation, Itching of the urethra, Slight discharge from the urethra. […] Occasionally, some men with trichomoniasis may develop: Swelling and irritation in the prostate gland (prostatitis). […] Long-term infection may cause changes in the tissue on the cervix. […] Treating trichomoniasis helps prevent it from spreading to sexual partners. […] This condition has been linked to premature delivery in pregnant women.
  • #34 TRICHOMONIASIS | Contact Tracing
    https://contacttracing.ashm.org.au/trichomoniasis/
    10–50% of people are asymptomatic. […] Vaginal symptoms: vaginal itch, vaginal discharge typically profuse malodorous (fishy odour) and frothy, and cervicitis. […] Penile symptoms: are uncommon, but urethral discharge and dysuria occasionally occur. […] Trichomonas vaginalis in vaginal infections is thought to be longstanding, up to 3-5 years, whereas penile infections may spontaneously resolve lasting up to 4 months.
  • #35 Open Search
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/trichomoniasis
    Most people with trichomoniasis dont have any symptoms and feel totally fine, so they might not even know they have it. […] When it does cause symptoms, the most common one is vaginitis. Vaginitis is when your vulva or vagina is irritated. Trich can also infect your urethra (the tube you pee out of). Signs of trich include irritation and itching, smelly discharge, and painful or frequent peeing. […] Many people with trich dont have any symptoms, but they can still spread the infection to others.
  • #36 Open Search
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/trichomoniasis/what-are-symptoms-trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis symptoms can be hard to notice and may come and go, so most people dont know they have it. If you do notice signs of trich, get tested right away. […] Often trichomoniasis has no symptoms. About 7 out of 10 people with trich have no signs of the infection at all. When the infection is in a penis, its very unlikely to cause symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms of trich are so mild that you dont even notice them, or you think its a different infection (like a yeast infection or a UTI). So the only way to find out for sure if you have it is to get tested. […] If you do get symptoms of trichomoniasis, they usually show up from 3 days to a month after you get the infection. […] Trichomoniasis can cause symptoms in people of any gender. But trich is most likely to cause vaginitis. Symptoms of vaginitis caused by trich include: Green, yellow, gray, frothy, and/or bad-smelling vaginal discharge, Blood in your vaginal discharge, Itching and irritation in and around your vagina, Swelling around your genitals, Pain during sex.
  • #37 Trichomoniasis (a.k.a. “Trich)
    https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/trichomoniasis/
    Trichomoniasis may cause symptoms in women, but most men do not have symptoms. […] Only about 30 percent of people that have trichomoniasis develop any symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. […] Symptoms of trichomoniasis are more common in women. These include: Vaginal discharge that is green, yellow or grey, A bad vaginal smell, Itching in or around the vagina, Pain during sex, Pain when urinating. […] Most men dont have symptoms of trich but when they do, symptoms can include itching or irritation inside the penis, a discharge or pain when urinating. […] Some people with symptoms of trich get them within 5 to 28 days after being infected, but others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go, and without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #38 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    Its possible to get trich multiple times. Approximately 1 in 5 people who get treatment for trich become infected again within three months. To prevent reinfection, you and your sexual partners should receive treatment at the same time. After finishing treatment, you should wait a week before having sex to give the medication time to work and for symptoms to go away.
  • #39 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    Its possible to get trich multiple times. Approximately 1 in 5 people who get treatment for trich become infected again within three months. To prevent reinfection, you and your sexual partners should receive treatment at the same time. After finishing treatment, you should wait a week before having sex to give the medication time to work and for symptoms to go away.
  • #40 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #41 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The majority of persons who have trichomoniasis (70%85%) either have minimal or no genital symptoms, and untreated infections might last from months to years. […] Men with trichomoniasis sometimes have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and women with trichomoniasis sometimes have vaginal discharge, which can be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation, and might have a strawberry-appearing cervix, which is observed more often on colposcopy than on physical examination. […] Because of the high rate of reinfection among women treated for trichomoniasis, retesting for T. vaginalis is recommended for all sexually active women approximately 3 months after initial treatment regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated. […] A recurrent infection can result from treatment failure (antimicrobial-resistant T. vaginalis or host-related problems), lack of adherence, or reinfection from an untreated sex partner.
  • #42 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The majority of persons who have trichomoniasis (70%85%) either have minimal or no genital symptoms, and untreated infections might last from months to years. […] Men with trichomoniasis sometimes have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and women with trichomoniasis sometimes have vaginal discharge, which can be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation, and might have a strawberry-appearing cervix, which is observed more often on colposcopy than on physical examination. […] Because of the high rate of reinfection among women treated for trichomoniasis, retesting for T. vaginalis is recommended for all sexually active women approximately 3 months after initial treatment regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated. […] A recurrent infection can result from treatment failure (antimicrobial-resistant T. vaginalis or host-related problems), lack of adherence, or reinfection from an untreated sex partner.
  • #43 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #44 Trichomoniasis: Signs, Symptoms and Complications
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/trichomoniasis-signs-and-symptoms-49531
    There are several serious complications of trichomoniasis. This is why treatment is so important. […] Women with trichomoniasis have an increased risk of HIV infection. And, if an HIV-positive woman has a trichomoniasis infection, this increases her risk of passing HIV to sexual partners, too. […] Women who have trichomoniasis can transmit the infection to babies through the vaginal canal during delivery. This has been described as causing oral or vaginal infections in the baby, although these incidents are rare. […] While it is rare, the infection can involve/spread to the internal organs of the reproductive system or the urinary system. This can cause major problems, such as pus-filled lesions or fistulas (abnormal connections between body parts or organs). […] You should see your healthcare provider if you have: Itching, irritation, or pain in or around the vagina, Itching, irritation, or pain in or around the penis, Urinary frequency, Urinary urgency, Pain with urination, Vaginal discharge, Discharge from the penis, Sores, ulcerations, crusting or bleeding areas from the vagina, Sores, ulcerations, crusting or bleeding from the penis, Pain with sexual intercourse, Abdominal pain.
  • #45 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Trich can increase the risk of getting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections. For example, trich can cause genital inflammation, making it easier to get HIV, or pass it to a sex partner. […] Pregnant women with trich are more likely to have their babies early. Also, their babies are more likely to have a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds).
  • #46 Trichomoniasis
    https://dermnetnz.org/topics/trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis facilitates the acquisition and transmission of human immune deficiency virus (HIV). It is associated with an increased risk of post-hysterectomy infection, tubal infertility, and cervical cancer. In pregnancy, it is associated with low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, and preterm delivery. […] A strawberry cervix, which is seen in 2% of women with trichomoniasis, strongly indicates this diagnosis whereas the other clinical features are not specific to T. vaginalis infection. The vaginal pH is usually 4.5. […] Nitroimidazoles have a 90% cure rate, intravaginal preparations result in a 50% cure rate, and there is spontaneous resolution in 20-25% of cases of trichomoniasis.
  • #47 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #48 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Trich can increase the risk of getting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections. For example, trich can cause genital inflammation, making it easier to get HIV, or pass it to a sex partner. […] Pregnant women with trich are more likely to have their babies early. Also, their babies are more likely to have a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds).
  • #49 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #50 Trichomoniasis – UF Health
    https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/trichomoniasis
    Women may have these symptoms: Discomfort with intercourse, Itching of the inner thighs, Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy), Vaginal or vulvar itching, or swelling of the labia, Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell) […] Men who have symptoms may have: Burning after urination or ejaculation, Itching of urethra, Slight discharge from urethra […] Occasionally, some men with trichomoniasis may develop: Swelling and irritation in the prostate gland (prostatitis). Swelling in the epididymis (epididymitis), the tube that connects the testicle with the vas deferens. The vas deferens connects the testicles to the urethra. […] With proper treatment, you are likely to fully recover. […] Long-term infection may cause changes in the tissue on the cervix. These changes may be seen on a routine Pap smear. Treatment should be started and the Pap test repeated 3 to 6 months later.
  • #51 Trichomoniasis – UF Health
    https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/trichomoniasis
    Women may have these symptoms: Discomfort with intercourse, Itching of the inner thighs, Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy), Vaginal or vulvar itching, or swelling of the labia, Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell) […] Men who have symptoms may have: Burning after urination or ejaculation, Itching of urethra, Slight discharge from urethra […] Occasionally, some men with trichomoniasis may develop: Swelling and irritation in the prostate gland (prostatitis). Swelling in the epididymis (epididymitis), the tube that connects the testicle with the vas deferens. The vas deferens connects the testicles to the urethra. […] With proper treatment, you are likely to fully recover. […] Long-term infection may cause changes in the tissue on the cervix. These changes may be seen on a routine Pap smear. Treatment should be started and the Pap test repeated 3 to 6 months later.
  • #52 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/sexual-health/sexually-transmitted-infections-leaflet/trichomoniasis
    It may be sore when you pass urine. […] You may pass urine frequently (due to irritation inside the penis). […] No symptoms occur in most infected men. However, you can still pass on the infection even if you have no symptoms. […] Trichomoniasis is usually passed on by having sexual contact (vaginal, oral or anal sex) with an infected person. As no symptoms may occur in both men and women who are infected, you can pass on the infection without realising it. […] If you have untreated trichomoniasis during pregnancy, you have an increased risk of having an early labour and a baby with a low birth weight. […] It may go on to cause pelvic inflammatory disease, and you are more likely to develop another infection called bacterial vaginosis. […] Trichomoniasis can, rarely, cause an unpleasant infection of the prostate gland (called prostatitis). […] If you have untreated trichomoniasis, you have an increased risk of developing HIV infection if you have sex (intercourse) with someone who is infected with HIV. […] In both men and women, trichomoniasis can result in reduced fertility.
  • #53 Trichomoniasis – UF Health
    https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/trichomoniasis
    Women may have these symptoms: Discomfort with intercourse, Itching of the inner thighs, Vaginal discharge (thin, greenish-yellow, frothy or foamy), Vaginal or vulvar itching, or swelling of the labia, Vaginal odor (foul or strong smell) […] Men who have symptoms may have: Burning after urination or ejaculation, Itching of urethra, Slight discharge from urethra […] Occasionally, some men with trichomoniasis may develop: Swelling and irritation in the prostate gland (prostatitis). Swelling in the epididymis (epididymitis), the tube that connects the testicle with the vas deferens. The vas deferens connects the testicles to the urethra. […] With proper treatment, you are likely to fully recover. […] Long-term infection may cause changes in the tissue on the cervix. These changes may be seen on a routine Pap smear. Treatment should be started and the Pap test repeated 3 to 6 months later.
  • #54 Trichomoniasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/230617-overview
    Trichomoniasis can usually be treated quickly and effectively. Recurrent infections are common in sexually active patients. One study found that 17% of sexually active patients with T vaginalis infection were reinfected at 3-month follow-up. […] T vaginalis infection is also strongly associated with the presence of other STIs, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, and sexually transmitted viruses. T vaginalis infection has even been shown to increase a patients susceptibility to sexually transmitted viruses, including herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, and HIV. […] Women may experience various complications associated with trichomoniasis. One study reported a higher risk of pelvic inflammatory disease in women with trichomoniasis. Other studies have reported a 1.9-fold risk of tubal infertility in women with trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis may also play a role in cervical neoplasia and postoperative infections.
  • #55 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #56 Open Search
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/trichomoniasis/what-are-symptoms-trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis symptoms can be hard to notice and may come and go, so most people dont know they have it. If you do notice signs of trich, get tested right away. […] Often trichomoniasis has no symptoms. About 7 out of 10 people with trich have no signs of the infection at all. When the infection is in a penis, its very unlikely to cause symptoms. Sometimes the symptoms of trich are so mild that you dont even notice them, or you think its a different infection (like a yeast infection or a UTI). So the only way to find out for sure if you have it is to get tested. […] If you do get symptoms of trichomoniasis, they usually show up from 3 days to a month after you get the infection. […] Trichomoniasis can cause symptoms in people of any gender. But trich is most likely to cause vaginitis. Symptoms of vaginitis caused by trich include: Green, yellow, gray, frothy, and/or bad-smelling vaginal discharge, Blood in your vaginal discharge, Itching and irritation in and around your vagina, Swelling around your genitals, Pain during sex.
  • #57
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/trichomoniasis/
    Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually develop within a month of infection. […] But up to half of all people will not develop any symptoms (though they can still pass the infection on to others). […] The symptoms of trichomoniasis are similar to those of many other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. […] Trichomoniasis in women can cause: abnormal vaginal discharge that may be thick, thin or frothy and yellow-green in colour, producing more discharge than normal, which may also have an unpleasant fishy smell, soreness, swelling and itching around the vagina sometimes the inner thighs also become itchy, pain or discomfort when passing urine or having sex. […] Trichomoniasis in men can cause: pain when peeing or during ejaculation, needing to pee more frequently than usual, thin, white discharge from the penis, soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin.
  • #58 Trichomonas infection – including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/trichomonas+infection/trichomonas+infection+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention
    Trichomonas is an infection of the genital tract in both men and women is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. […] In women, symptoms of trichomoniasis may include: frothy yellow/green vaginal discharge which may have a foul odour, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, pain or discomfort when passing urine, low abdominal discomfort, there may be no symptoms. […] In men, most infections are without symptoms, but some men have: pain or discomfort when passing urine, epididymitis (inflammation of the storage tubes for sperm that are on top of the testes). […] Having a current sexually transmitted infection (including Trichomonas infection) increases the risk of getting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection if you are exposed to HIV. […] Diagnosis is made by microscopic examination or culture of discharge from the vagina or penis. […] 4 to 28 days, average 7 days, but symptoms may not develop. […] The duration of the infection, which may last for years. People with infections but who have no symptoms are still able to transmit the infection to others.
  • #59 Trichomonas infection – including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/trichomonas+infection/trichomonas+infection+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention
    Trichomonas is an infection of the genital tract in both men and women is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. […] In women, symptoms of trichomoniasis may include: frothy yellow/green vaginal discharge which may have a foul odour, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, pain or discomfort when passing urine, low abdominal discomfort, there may be no symptoms. […] In men, most infections are without symptoms, but some men have: pain or discomfort when passing urine, epididymitis (inflammation of the storage tubes for sperm that are on top of the testes). […] Having a current sexually transmitted infection (including Trichomonas infection) increases the risk of getting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection if you are exposed to HIV. […] Diagnosis is made by microscopic examination or culture of discharge from the vagina or penis. […] 4 to 28 days, average 7 days, but symptoms may not develop. […] The duration of the infection, which may last for years. People with infections but who have no symptoms are still able to transmit the infection to others.
  • #60
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4670086/
    Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted disease worldwide and affects an estimated 170 million people. The manifestations of infection with Trichomonas vaginalis, the causative agent of trichomoniasis, are primarily observed in women, and range from an asymptomatic presentation to copious, malodorous discharge and punctate epithelial lesions, known as strawberry cervix. […] In addition to the observable symptoms in women, trichomoniasis has been associated with adverse outcomes in pregnancy, and increased susceptibility to and transmission of HIV-1 and cervical cancer. […] Resistance of T. vaginalis to 5-nitroimidazoles is quantitative and not qualitative; thus, infections that fail to cure with standard treatment doses can often be cleared with higher, more prolonged treatment with the same drugs.
  • #61
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4670086/
    Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted disease worldwide and affects an estimated 170 million people. The manifestations of infection with Trichomonas vaginalis, the causative agent of trichomoniasis, are primarily observed in women, and range from an asymptomatic presentation to copious, malodorous discharge and punctate epithelial lesions, known as strawberry cervix. […] In addition to the observable symptoms in women, trichomoniasis has been associated with adverse outcomes in pregnancy, and increased susceptibility to and transmission of HIV-1 and cervical cancer. […] Resistance of T. vaginalis to 5-nitroimidazoles is quantitative and not qualitative; thus, infections that fail to cure with standard treatment doses can often be cleared with higher, more prolonged treatment with the same drugs.
  • #62 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #63 Trichomoniasis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534826/
    Women with trichomoniasis will often present with vaginal discharge, painful intercourse, urinary tract infection symptoms, vaginal itching, or pelvic pain. […] Men may be asymptomatic, or on occasion, they may present with symptoms including penile discharge, testicular pain, dysuria, urinary frequency, or cloudy urine. […] In women, T. vaginalis has an incubation period of five to twenty-eight days. Women with trichomoniasis often complain of a foul-smelling yellow or green vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, urinary frequency, dysuria, and/or vulvar pruritus or erythema. […] In men, it often does not cause symptoms. If a male is symptomatic, the most common symptom is urethritis. Less commonly, men may also develop prostatitis and epididymitis. […] Patients treated with metronidazole have a 90% to 95% cure rate. The cure rates are even higher when the sexual partner is treated. Unfortunately, recurrent infections are common in sexually active individuals.
  • #64 Trichomoniasis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534826/
    Women with trichomoniasis will often present with vaginal discharge, painful intercourse, urinary tract infection symptoms, vaginal itching, or pelvic pain. […] Men may be asymptomatic, or on occasion, they may present with symptoms including penile discharge, testicular pain, dysuria, urinary frequency, or cloudy urine. […] In women, T. vaginalis has an incubation period of five to twenty-eight days. Women with trichomoniasis often complain of a foul-smelling yellow or green vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, urinary frequency, dysuria, and/or vulvar pruritus or erythema. […] In men, it often does not cause symptoms. If a male is symptomatic, the most common symptom is urethritis. Less commonly, men may also develop prostatitis and epididymitis. […] Patients treated with metronidazole have a 90% to 95% cure rate. The cure rates are even higher when the sexual partner is treated. Unfortunately, recurrent infections are common in sexually active individuals.
  • #65 Trichomonas Infection: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
    https://www.healthline.com/health/trichomoniasis
    Without treatment, trich can be ongoing. With treatment, it’s usually cured within a week. […] Your symptoms should go away after a week. If your symptoms continue longer, talk to your doctor about getting retested and retreated. […] The re-acquisition rate for women and those with vaginas can be as high as 17 percent in the 3 months after treatment. […] Re-acquisition is possible even if your partners were treated as well. There are cases of trich being resistant to certain medications.
  • #66 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    One reason trich spreads so easily is that a large number of infected people up to 70% never have symptoms. […] When symptoms occur, they tend to appear within five to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms are more common in women. […] Men rarely show signs of infection. In those who do, the most common are: Froth-like discharge from your penis. Burning after ejaculation or painful urination. Irritation or itching inside your penis. […] Women tend to have more noticeable symptoms than men. Some of them are: Thin (or sometimes foamy) white, yellow or greenish vaginal discharge that has a bad odor. Irritation, soreness or redness around the opening of your vagina. Pain or discomfort during intercourse or when peeing. […] Trichomoniasis is a very common STI that goes away with proper treatment. Its important that you and your sexual partners take antibiotic medication as prescribed and abstain from sex until the infection clears up (about one week). Trich rarely causes long-term problems, although an untreated infection makes you more susceptible to getting (or spreading) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • #67 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The majority of persons who have trichomoniasis (70%85%) either have minimal or no genital symptoms, and untreated infections might last from months to years. […] Men with trichomoniasis sometimes have symptoms of urethritis, epididymitis, or prostatitis, and women with trichomoniasis sometimes have vaginal discharge, which can be diffuse, malodorous, or yellow-green with or without vulvar irritation, and might have a strawberry-appearing cervix, which is observed more often on colposcopy than on physical examination. […] Because of the high rate of reinfection among women treated for trichomoniasis, retesting for T. vaginalis is recommended for all sexually active women approximately 3 months after initial treatment regardless of whether they believe their sex partners were treated. […] A recurrent infection can result from treatment failure (antimicrobial-resistant T. vaginalis or host-related problems), lack of adherence, or reinfection from an untreated sex partner.
  • #68 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #69 Trichomoniasis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534826/
    Trichomoniasis causes significant morbidity if infections are not treated during pregnancy, including preterm delivery, low birth weight infants, and premature rupture of membranes. […] Research reveals that trichomoniasis increases the risk of HIV and other STIs. In men, complications may include epididymitis, prostatitis, and infertility.
  • #70 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Trich can increase the risk of getting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections. For example, trich can cause genital inflammation, making it easier to get HIV, or pass it to a sex partner. […] Pregnant women with trich are more likely to have their babies early. Also, their babies are more likely to have a low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds).
  • #71
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw139874
    Most people don’t have any symptoms of trich. But if you do have symptoms, they may include: […] Abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis. […] Irritation or itching in the genital area. […] Pain or burning when you urinate. […] Pain during sex. […] Trich during pregnancy raises the risk of prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) and preterm delivery. Treating the infection may not always reduce this risk. But it can relieve symptoms and prevent infection in the newborn. […] If symptoms don’t go away, you may need to take the medicine again.
  • #72 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #73 Trichomoniasis – STI Treatment Guidelines
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/trichomoniasis.htm
    The nitroimidazoles are the only class of antimicrobials known to be effective against trichomonas infection. Metronidazole resistance occurs in 4%10% of cases of vaginal trichomoniasis. […] T. vaginalis infection among pregnant women is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery, and delivery of infants who are small for gestational age. […] Up to 53% of women with HIV have T. vaginalis infection. T. vaginalis infection among these women is substantially associated with pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • #74 Trichomoniasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/230617-overview
    Pregnant women with T vaginalis infection are at an especially high risk for adverse outcomes, which may include the following: preterm delivery, low birth-weight offspring, premature rupture of membranes, intrauterine infection, respiratory or genital T vaginalis infection in the newborn. […] T vaginalis infection may also increase the likelihood of vertical HIV transmission owing to disruption of the vaginal mucosa.
  • #75 Trichomoniasis (Trich) Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | OB-GYN Specialists of South Miami
    https://www.toplinemd.com/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami/trichomoniasis-trich-causes-symptoms-treatment/
    Trichomoniasis symptoms can vary among individuals and may include a range of symptoms, although some individuals may remain asymptomatic. The following list outlines common symptoms associated with trichomoniasis: […] While some individuals may not experience any trichomoniasis symptoms, others may notice itching, irritation, abnormal vaginal discharge, or discomfort during urination or intercourse. […] It is essential to note that some individuals with trichomoniasis may remain asymptomatic, making diagnosis challenging without proper testing. Regular STI screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment.
  • #76 Trichomoniasis | Labcorp Women’s Health
    https://womenshealth.labcorp.com/patients/sexual-health/sexually-transmitted-infections/trichomoniasis
    Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STD. In the United States, the CDC estimates that there were more than two million trichomoniasis infections in 2018. However, only about 30% develop any symptoms of trichomoniasis. Infection is more common in women than in men. Older women are more likely than younger women to have been infected with trichomoniasis. […] About 70% of infected people do not have any signs or symptoms. When trichomoniasis does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people with symptoms get them within 5 to 28 days after being infected. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trichomoniasis may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after urination or ejaculation, Discharge from the penis.
  • #77 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #78 Trichomoniasis – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trichomoniasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378609
    Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. […] Most people with trichomoniasis have no signs or symptoms. However, symptoms may develop over time. When signs and symptoms develop, they are different for men and women. […] In women, trichomoniasis signs and symptoms include: A large amount of a thin, often foul-smelling discharge from the vagina which might be clear, white, gray, yellow or green, Genital redness, burning and itching, Pain with urination or sex, Discomfort over the lower stomach area. […] In men, trichomoniasis rarely causes symptoms. When men do have signs and symptoms, however, they might include: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning with urination or after ejaculation, Discharge from the penis. […] Untreated, trichomoniasis infection can last for months to years.
  • #79 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    One reason trich spreads so easily is that a large number of infected people up to 70% never have symptoms. […] When symptoms occur, they tend to appear within five to 28 days after exposure. Symptoms are more common in women. […] Men rarely show signs of infection. In those who do, the most common are: Froth-like discharge from your penis. Burning after ejaculation or painful urination. Irritation or itching inside your penis. […] Women tend to have more noticeable symptoms than men. Some of them are: Thin (or sometimes foamy) white, yellow or greenish vaginal discharge that has a bad odor. Irritation, soreness or redness around the opening of your vagina. Pain or discomfort during intercourse or when peeing. […] Trichomoniasis is a very common STI that goes away with proper treatment. Its important that you and your sexual partners take antibiotic medication as prescribed and abstain from sex until the infection clears up (about one week). Trich rarely causes long-term problems, although an untreated infection makes you more susceptible to getting (or spreading) HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • #80 About Trichomoniasis | Trichomoniasis | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/trichomoniasis/about/index.html
    Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. […] About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go. […] Men with trich may notice: Itching or irritation inside the penis, Burning after peeing or ejaculating, Discharge from the penis. […] Women with trich may notice: Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals, Discomfort when peeing, A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell. […] Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
  • #81 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/sexual-health/sexually-transmitted-infections-leaflet/trichomoniasis
    It may be sore when you pass urine. […] You may pass urine frequently (due to irritation inside the penis). […] No symptoms occur in most infected men. However, you can still pass on the infection even if you have no symptoms. […] Trichomoniasis is usually passed on by having sexual contact (vaginal, oral or anal sex) with an infected person. As no symptoms may occur in both men and women who are infected, you can pass on the infection without realising it. […] If you have untreated trichomoniasis during pregnancy, you have an increased risk of having an early labour and a baby with a low birth weight. […] It may go on to cause pelvic inflammatory disease, and you are more likely to develop another infection called bacterial vaginosis. […] Trichomoniasis can, rarely, cause an unpleasant infection of the prostate gland (called prostatitis). […] If you have untreated trichomoniasis, you have an increased risk of developing HIV infection if you have sex (intercourse) with someone who is infected with HIV. […] In both men and women, trichomoniasis can result in reduced fertility.
  • #82 Trichomoniasis: Causes, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4696-trichomoniasis
    Its possible to get trich multiple times. Approximately 1 in 5 people who get treatment for trich become infected again within three months. To prevent reinfection, you and your sexual partners should receive treatment at the same time. After finishing treatment, you should wait a week before having sex to give the medication time to work and for symptoms to go away.
  • #83 Trichomoniasis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534826/
    Women with trichomoniasis will often present with vaginal discharge, painful intercourse, urinary tract infection symptoms, vaginal itching, or pelvic pain. […] Men may be asymptomatic, or on occasion, they may present with symptoms including penile discharge, testicular pain, dysuria, urinary frequency, or cloudy urine. […] In women, T. vaginalis has an incubation period of five to twenty-eight days. Women with trichomoniasis often complain of a foul-smelling yellow or green vaginal discharge, dyspareunia, urinary frequency, dysuria, and/or vulvar pruritus or erythema. […] In men, it often does not cause symptoms. If a male is symptomatic, the most common symptom is urethritis. Less commonly, men may also develop prostatitis and epididymitis. […] Patients treated with metronidazole have a 90% to 95% cure rate. The cure rates are even higher when the sexual partner is treated. Unfortunately, recurrent infections are common in sexually active individuals.
  • #84 Trichomoniasis (Trich) Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | OB-GYN Specialists of South Miami
    https://www.toplinemd.com/obgyn-specialists-of-south-miami/trichomoniasis-trich-causes-symptoms-treatment/
    Trichomoniasis symptoms can vary among individuals and may include a range of symptoms, although some individuals may remain asymptomatic. The following list outlines common symptoms associated with trichomoniasis: […] While some individuals may not experience any trichomoniasis symptoms, others may notice itching, irritation, abnormal vaginal discharge, or discomfort during urination or intercourse. […] It is essential to note that some individuals with trichomoniasis may remain asymptomatic, making diagnosis challenging without proper testing. Regular STI screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment.